Marli Taylor Equestrian Services and Pinecrest Farm Presents… “Riding for the Cure” Saturday, September 18, 2010 Thank-you for joining us in our quest to make a difference! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please read....
    Letter of support from the Canadian Cancer Society
    Letter of inspiration by Clarissa Schilstra

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WINNERS!! 

Optimal time for "Gamblers Choice Trail ride" was 1 hour 25min

Top team with exactly 1 hour 25 min - Pony Pals from Pinecrest Farm (Tara, Hunter, Grace and Hillary)
Next was Lone Riders from Lone Wolf Farm (Lis, Sorina, Karin and Amelia) and Mapleview Stables (Erin, susan, Kate, Gladys, Alyssa, Liane) with 1 hour 22 min
And Checker Chicks from Pinecrest Farm (Hailey, Sharon, Amber, Sandra and Shea) with 1 hour 28min

Congradulations to Connie McNamee for most pledges.

The top team of Pony Pals will all receive a "Riding for the Cure" ribbon donated by Ring Side Ribbons. As well each of the three other teams will receive one ribbon for the barn. These top team will be donating 1/4 proceeds to each of the charity of choice.

The following charities will receive donations

• Kids Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Canadian Cancer Society
• Ocular Cancer
  

As well the winners of the poker hand with four of a kind (10) and Ace high were "Got Pink" they each received a "Riding for the Cure" saddle pad donated by Horse World.

The remaining 4 saddle pads were held in a draw and the following winners will each receive one
Erin, Brie, Hillary and Elri

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Sponsors

Thank-you to all of our generous sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors

• Couch and Hare
• Hayward Sportswear
• EMC Newspaper
• The Taylor Group of Companies

Gold Sponsors

• Generous sponsor from Manotick
• Healey's Transportation
• COBA Studios & Print Shop 
• Dan Kelly hosting.domainsatcost.caKelly Huibers McNeely
• Rideaufield Farm
• DJ Johnny Five - Disc Jockey and Sound Equipment Rentals - 613-802-2766
• Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd
• Judy and Tim Taylor
• Marli Taylor Equestrian Services
• Pinecrest Farm
• MG Plus Designs www.mgplusdesigns.com

Silver Sponsors

• Lone Wolf Farm
  
• Darlene and Joe Romani
• Roosterant
• The Phoenix
• Valleyview Little Animal Farm Owner - Heather Brophy 4750 Fallowfield Road,Nepean, ON K2J 4S4 (613) 591-1126
• Jim Garvin Veterinary Services
• Jane's Catering and Party Tent Rentals
  
• Pam and Don Burnside
  
• Greenacres Greenhouses
• Bakers Feed
• Horse World and Ashland Farm www.horseworld.ca
• Paul Ferguson
• Hearthstone Farrier Services
• Anonymous donor from Merrickville 
• Karen and Rob Spilling
• Marg Campbell

Bronze Sponsors

• Lynda and Laurie Ferris
• Raymond O'Brien
• Arlene Dopson
• Guy Samure & Sons Construction LTD
• J.T Murphy 
• The Hollingworth family and friends
• Jane McLennan
• Paul & Sue McAlister
• TriLink Technologies Group Inc.

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Silent Auction

Here are some of the silent auction items so far.  Keep watching this spot!

• A session of beginner lessons for dog agility -
  donated by the West Carleton Dog Agility Group (WAG)

• Memory Bear - donated by Emerson Artistic Works and
  Lis Ostiguy

• L.E Breyer Horse - donated by Rooney Feeds Ltd.

• Pinecrest Farm - Starter membership package

•  Intercity Insurance
  
• Airflow Saddle Pad
• Shedrow Navy Scrim Sheet
  

• Family Membership, donated by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo

• 6 - 500 ml bottles of Maple Syrup, donated by Jeremy Adams

• 10 Yoga Classes, donated by Mountain Goat Yoga Centre (Barrhaven location)

• Gift Basket donated by Brewed Awakenings in Merrickville

• A gift from the Lund Family

• Stained Glass Lamp from Rideau Creek Landing (230 St. Lawrence Street,Merrickville, ON, Lynda Robeson 613-269-4455)

• Horse wall print & Farm themed quilt from Knock Knock Shoppe (117 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville, ON, 613-269-4213, Heather)

• Item from Hidden Treasures Inch of Gold (135 St. Lawrence Street Merrickville, ON 613-269-4232) hiddentreasures@merrickville.ca Karen, Dana and Sue

• Beautiful Fashion Blouse from Portside Boutique (312 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville, ON 613-269-4141) Tom and Marilyn Boyce

• Wild Bird Feeder from Mirick's Landing Country Store (104 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville, ON 613-269-3559)

• Item from Canal Gallery & Frame Shop (230 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville, ON 613-269-3566) www.canalgallery.com

• Rideaufield Farm -  Choice of Breeding to one of the following stallions. Earl Grey or Xceptshahn - value $1000.00
  

• Hayward Sportwear is donating the following  
• Equestrian Jacket for the Cure, machine washable Hunt jacket. in support of Breast Cancer
• 4 pack of polo's in carry case
  
• saddle pad

• Donation of a Stud Fee for Mr. Maple (does not include collection) - donated by Celine Hutchinson and Forest Lane Farm

• 
Steven Boyd Stained Glass
RR#1 Westport, ON
613-273-3940
**Stained Glass Window Panel

• Lorrain Glarvin - Pay as you go Phone with $100 time

• Coba Studios and Print Shop 15" X 15" wooden picture frame

• Hairdooz - gift certificate Value $50.00

• Larry Ostrom photography - Donating 20 X 30"( signed by Ian Millar) limited edition print of Big Ben. 
  

• Robert Bateman Print donated by Karen and Rob Spilling

• Donation by Charlotte Sim Wicksteed Tack Shop

•   pattihanco@aol.com  - 416-995-7940
• An equine basket of product and
  
• An agility basket of product

• Necklace set from:
  
Lola's Emporium of Artisans
236 St. Lawrence St.
Merrickville, ON
613 669 0402
Larry Michaud

• Gad's Hill will donate a $25.00 Gift Certificate

• Kim Mather and hannoverimports.com donating a picture of Ian Millar and Big Ben. Signed by Ian Millar and the artist.

• Kevin Robert Gray - Glass Blowing - Table Lamp donation www.kevinrobertgray.com
  

• Inch of Gold 135 St. Lawrence St. Merrickville ON CA k0g 1n0 613-269-4232 Appraisals & Sales; Precious Metals and Gems Karen Chinkiwsky. Will donate Gold necklace with horse pendant and Saddle Table ornament

• One night stay Baldachin Inn - Jr. Suite from Spa 100 @ The Baldachin, The Art of Spa and Beauty Delivered to You on site at the Baldachin Inn Linda Pophal and Julia Barr 613 897 3301 or 613 258 6386 email  spa100@live.ca website  www.spa100.ca

• SPECIAL ** Donated by Pinecrest "Pay It Forward" "Pixie" Stained Glass Suncatcher - Designed by Steven Boyd Money raised will be donated to the Sarah Telford Fund

• Horseshoe Ornament Donated by Kate's Kreations - Specializing in animal portraits and unique hand painted designs on glass.  613-258-1811
  

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Gift certificate from Donna Larocque's Sign Shop -#7 Spring Street, Westport ON  K0G 1X0 (613) 985-0660 dnnlarocque@gmail.com

• Piece of Cake" Custom Decorated Cakes for all occasions

• Item donated by Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies 

• Ottawa Senators Tickets

• Smith Falls Golf & Country Club donated Green Fees

• Kemptville 73's hockey tickets

• Riding Clinic with Kelley Robinson and Cimarron Show Stable. www.cimarronstables.com

• Gift Basket - PJ Country Kitchen

• 2 Ottawa Senators Hockey Tickets (lower bowl) - donated by Mark and Anita Bonneau

• 78" sheet and Br front Boots - donated by Ginny McFadden

• Floral door mat - Kindred Spirits

• Millisle Bed and Breakfast in Merrickville